The school does not have a mascot, but student-athletes are known as "Hoosiers", a nickname for natives or residents of Indiana. A bulldog named Ox served as the football team's mascot from …

Mar 2, 2024 · After over 40 years of failed attempts, IU adopted a promising figure: the bison. An animal once native to Bloomington and showcased on the Indiana state seal, the bison was …

Aug 21, 2024 · Indiana doesn’t have an official, physical mascot, but it’s not for lack of trying. In 1908, the string of temporary mascots began with the owl and accompanying “Hoo, Hoo, …

Jan 17, 2023 · But we've saved the best for last, as all that shuffling gets us to the Bison, the longest-running and objectively best mascot IU has ever had. Chosen in 1965 by the IU …

Dec 19, 2024 · The Bison was the official mascot for the Hoosiers in the 1960s. Photos seen below from the IU Archives show the costumed character in its glory days.

Sep 29, 2021 · The longest-standing IU mascot was none other than the Bison. The Bison first made an appearance in 1965 after being chosen by the IU student senate and was inspired by …

The Jaguar became IU Indianapolis' official mascot in 1998, coinciding with the campus's move to NCAA Division I Athletics. The Jaguar was chosen because it reflects the energy of our urban …

Jul 12, 2024 · In 1916, IU had its most notable and controversial live mascot when a gray eagle was captured on campus, and students, believing eagles to be omens of good luck, elected to …

Oct 11, 2024 · Stories that bring the IU experience to you through words, photos, and videos. Stories that showcase pioneering scholars in action, groundbreaking research at work, and IU …

Dec 20, 2024 · Indiana doesn't have an official mascot, however, it has had multiple over the years. The most recent mascot was a bison, which was voted on by the student senate and …